I listen to some obscure bands, and some semi-famous ones. I agree that if a band is really famous it gets a lot more difficult to get tickets, and their future releases often ends up suffering. So I don't worry too much about it.

Always wanted Pearl Jam to be bigger. I want when I end up at some random party, that they are playing Pearl Jam, instead of the latest techno/dance/hip-hop thing.

The Kinks. First off, I realize they are huge / influential and in the RnR HOF, but... I feel most only know their hits and really have no idea about the deep cuts or really great albums like 'Arthur', 'Muswell Hillbillies', 'Face To Face', etc...